Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Quetico Forum :: Seeking current Jean to Badwater info...
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carmike |
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OldGreyGoose |
Jean to Badwater or Burnside to Badwater is of most interest to me this trip. --Goose |
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OldGreyGoose |
--Goose |
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AdamXChicago |
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carmike |
Sorry I can't give better info. The person to ask about this route is Old Hoosier. He's been very helpful with me in the past. Calling Old Hoosier.... |
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jdddl8 |
I had lunch in the same place. The day before I lost my stove as the plunger broke so I had to cook the old fashion way for 17 days. Had a good trip without injury although it was buggier and wetter than normal, but the fishing was great. |
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Sloanstavern |
Have made the Badwater to Omeme portage last two years in a row. It is at the absolute NW most tip of BW. It got very little use or care, but was in decent shape - like a well worn game trail. Maybe .25 - .33 miles with modest elevation change, and just light brush. Hope that helps, let us know how the trip goes. Im trying to get back there right after labor day. Scott |
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OldGreyGoose |
--Goose |
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MagicPaddler |
I went from Badwater to Jean this summer by way of Bolder. I believe it was the portage between Bolder and Your had a swamp section with 2 ways to get through. In high water the middle of the swamp would be paddled but now it is easier to walk the north edge. Much of it is deep enough to float your canoe with gear in it and the bottom is solid. Met someone who had gone the other way and they said it was thy deep muck. |
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OldGreyGoose |
quote jdddl8: "Hi Goose John, We went from Bentpine to Your on that day, but saw no one else. Can't remember snack or lunch breaks. Long day! If it was us you saw, I am sorry we missed you. We really need to plan better when crossing paths! Cheers... --Goose |
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Skel272 |
I just went to Jean and came out through Badwater. We went through Boulder and hit Your Lake. First three portages were nothing too bad. The last one Boulder to Your was an adventure. It goes right through a swamp with 2-3 feet of standing water for 300 yards or so. Then you can paddle/push your way to a dam. We never found the second 21 rod portage. We just followed the flow of beaver dams (six, I think). I think the beaver had changed the landscape. Wear pants as my wife and her shorts didn't fair great against the slough grass. Hope this helps! Skel |
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jdddl8 |
Were you having lunch on a small island in March on August 21st? I was down at the other end catching walleyes. I would have come over but I thought you were going my way. John |
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OldGreyGoose |
--Goose |
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OldGreyGoose |
My son-in-law reminded me that we DID have lunch there like you say. (It was more of an exposed rock reef full of goose crap than an island.) Now I remember seeing your canoe...it was the only sign of others we saw all that day until Your Lake. One of these days we'll meet up and share a few stories, I hope! --Goose |